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Beaches, Parks & Gardens

Think “beach day,” Keys-style. Here, sandy stretches pop up in a few special spots, but most water access comes with a twist—limestone rocks, shady mangroves, and clear shallows that feel like your own natural swimming pool. Add in tropical gardens, local parks and playgrounds, and trails perfect for wandering, and you’ve got plenty of ways to play outside. From state parks to secret picnic spots, these listings prove you don’t need miles of sand to enjoy paradise—you just need a sunblock and a little curiosity.

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The Rhum Runner Aqua Park

Rhum Runner — scenic floating playground and bar at The Lagoon on Grassy Key with waterside bites & cocktails.

Key Largo

Rowell's Waterfront Park

Scenic waterfront park with swimming & kayak launch in Key Largo

Key West

Cow Key Marina

Cow Key Marina is a full-service waterfront hub in Key West offering boat and jetski rentals, watersport tours, a waterfront restaurant, and even daily manatee sightings.

Key West

South Beach

South Beach in Key West is a free, lively public beach located at the southern end of Duval Street, near the Southernmost House and the famous southernmost point buoy.

The Lower Keys

Bahia Honda State Park

Bahia Honda State Park – Florida Keys gem with white-sand beaches, crystal-clear snorkeling zones, historic bridge views, and lush nature

Islamorada

Alligator Reef Light House

Alligator Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area is a 0.32-square-mile protected marine zone in the Florida Keys, renowned for its diverse coral reef ecosystem and the iconic black-and-white lighthouse visible from the Overseas Highway.

Key West

Blake Fernandez Skate Park

Blake Fernandez Skate Park is a modern 7,500-square-foot facility in Key West, featuring half and quarter pipes, grind rails, jump boxes, ramps, and open spaces for skateboards and inline skates.

Key West

Rest Beach

Quiet oceanfront escape & picnic spot in Key West’s C.B. Harvey Park

Islamorada

The Banyan Tree Garden Boutique

The Banyan Tree Garden & Boutique — a hidden oasis in Islamorada showcasing tropical gardens, artisan gifts & women’s fashion.

Key West

Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Explore the legendary Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum in beautiful Key West!

The Lower Keys

Grimal Grove

Grimal Grove — tropical fruit farm & guided fruit-hunting tours in Big Pine Key, where rare trees and exotic flavors come alive.

The Lower Keys

Big Pine Key Park

Big Pine Community Park is a vibrant, waterfront recreation hub on Big Pine Key, offering tennis, basketball, bocce, a skate park, playgrounds, a fitness trail, and a spacious community center.

Key West

White St./Atlantic Blvd./Bocce Courts

White Street/Atlantic Blvd Bocce Courts — scenic public bocce park across from the water in Key West.

Key Largo

Key Largo Community Park and Pool

14-acre Key Largo park: courts, pool, fields & trails open daily.

Key West

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is a beautifully restored 19th-century Bahamian-Greek Revival home in Key West, showcasing original works by John James Audubon and lush tropical gardens.

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